It's Just Sports: NHLtag:blog.mlive.com,2014:/its-just-sports/56852009-07-20T16:00:40ZAn elitist discussion of swagger, culture & being a better sports fanMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceSo could you picture Steve Yzerman as the GM of the Chicago Blackhawks?tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.32768532009-07-20T16:00:40Z2010-07-06T19:03:27ZSteve Yzerman doesn't like to talk much about his future ambitions but he had hoped that if the Chicago Blackhawks were going to change general managers, he would be strongly considered.Patrick Hayeshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html
Steve Yzerman doesn't like to talk much about his future ambitions but he had hoped that if the Chicago Blackhawks were going to change general managers, he would be strongly considered.
You will never read weirder Red Wings analysistag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.29859922009-06-11T19:15:16Z2010-06-25T19:33:23ZSorry to pick on a Bleacher Report dude, but this is just plain strange.Patrick Hayeshttp://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html
Sorry to pick on a Bleacher Report dude, but this is just plain strange.
Team USA's victory over Canada was hockey at its finest; example of why NHL players belong in the Olympicstag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/its-just-sports//5685.4241283.201002221111022010-02-22T18:00:40Z2010-02-22T16:11:02ZTeam USA's upset victory over Canada was a memorable hockey bout and a prime example of why the NHL's players belong in the winter games.Eric Fish | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/efish/index.html
Team USA's upset victory over Canada was a memorable hockey bout and a prime example of why the NHL's players belong in the winter games.
A junior hockey team to Flint? If the city can support it - do ittag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/its-just-sports//5685.42170662010-02-15T20:00:18Z2010-02-15T20:04:44ZJunior hockey in Flint would be a good thing and the Olympic break will be good for the Red Wings.Eric Fish | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/efish/index.html
Junior hockey in Flint would be a good thing and the Olympic break will be good for the Red Wings.
No bones about it: Ryan Miller is key to Team USA's Olympic hockey successtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/its-just-sports//5685.41964912010-02-09T20:00:53Z2010-02-09T20:19:15ZIn Ryan Miller, Team USA trusts.Eric Fish | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/efish/index.html
In Ryan Miller, Team USA trusts.
Nothing beats a nice, outdoor game of shinny hockeytag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/its-just-sports//5685.4172663.201002041120312010-02-04T18:00:19Z2010-02-04T16:20:31ZTaking a fond look back at my day's of outdoor hockey playing.Eric Fish | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/efish/index.html
Taking a fond look back at my day's of outdoor hockey playing.
With injuries healing, now is the time for Red Wings to actually do somethingtag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/its-just-sports//5685.4145053.201001251551562010-01-25T22:00:16Z2010-01-25T20:51:56ZThe Red Wings are healing, will it be in time to make the playoffs?Eric Fish | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/efish/index.html
The Red Wings are healing, will it be in time to make the playoffs?
Can NBC do anything right, more love for Patrick Eaves and calling out Bobby Ryantag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/its-just-sports//5685.4114479.201001191112472010-01-19T22:00:06Z2010-01-19T16:12:47ZTalking NBC blunders, Patrick Eaves and Bobby Ryan's bad judgment in this week's look around the NHL.Eric Fish | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/efish/index.html
Talking NBC blunders, Patrick Eaves and Bobby Ryan's bad judgment in this week's look around the NHL.
U.S.A. hockey continues to make national strides in a regional sporttag:blog.mlive.com,2010:/its-just-sports//5685.4080081.201001071028022010-01-07T20:00:39Z2010-01-07T15:28:02ZThe United States beat the Canadians in the World Junior Finals Tuesday night, signaling another positive step forward for the future of American hockey.Eric Fish | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/efish/index.html
The United States beat the Canadians in the World Junior Finals Tuesday night, signaling another positive step forward for the future of American hockey.
Recapping the Wings' season so far and throwing some support to a Brazilian Wing-nuttag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.4044564.200912311141412009-12-31T18:00:11Z2009-12-31T16:41:41ZRecapping the best so far of the 2009-10 season, throwing a little love toward a South American Red Wings fan and what about Nicklas Lidstrom as athlete of the decade?Eric Fish | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/efish/index.html
Recapping the best so far of the 2009-10 season, throwing a little love toward a South American Red Wings fan and what about Nicklas Lidstrom as athlete of the decade?
Point/Counterpoint: It's time for fighting to go in hockeytag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.4057640.200912301152162009-12-30T18:00:24Z2009-12-30T16:52:16ZAt this point, there's no reason to not seriously discuss banning fights in hockey.Pardeep Toorhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/ptoor/index.html
At this point, there's no reason to not seriously discuss banning fights in hockey.
Point/counterpoint: Don't ban fighting in hockey, instead crack down on blind-side hitstag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.4059975.200912301140072009-12-30T20:00:39Z2009-12-30T16:40:07ZThe NHL needn't not waste its time on another pointless debate on whether fighting has a place in hockey. Instead, take proper measures to enforce blind-side hits.Eric Fish | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/efish/index.html
The NHL needn't not waste its time on another pointless debate on whether fighting has a place in hockey. Instead, take proper measures to enforce blind-side hits.
Is Patrick Eaves the second coming of Danny Cleary? And an IJS fave faces off against the Wings tonighttag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.4028818.200912171136002009-12-17T20:00:40Z2009-12-17T16:36:00ZIs Patrick Eaves the new Dan Cleary? And watch out for friend of the blog Paul Szczechura tonight.Eric Fish | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/efish/index.html
Is Patrick Eaves the new Dan Cleary? And watch out for friend of the blog Paul Szczechura tonight.
IJS All-Decade Team: The Detroit Red Wingstag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.3986019.200912141542212009-12-15T00:00:08Z2009-12-14T20:42:21ZThe Red Wings have experienced more success this decade than some NHL franchises will in their history. That's what made this list a tough one.Eric Fish | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/efish/index.html
The Red Wings have experienced more success this decade than some NHL franchises will in their history. That's what made this list a tough one.
A Red Wings matter we can all agree on: Ville Leino has not been goodtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.4007884.200912101239132009-12-10T18:00:59Z2009-12-10T17:39:13ZWhat's wrong with Ville Leino and remembering Darren McCarty's career.Eric Fish | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/efish/index.html
What's wrong with Ville Leino and remembering Darren McCarty's career.
The most pleasant surprise for the Red Wings this season: How about Jimmy Howard?tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.3986135.200912021901022009-12-02T20:00:59Z2009-12-03T00:01:02ZTaking a look at Jimmy Howard's success and Todd Bertuzzi's scoring struggles.Eric Fish | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/efish/index.html
Taking a look at Jimmy Howard's success and Todd Bertuzzi's scoring struggles.
NHL roundup: The Wings' scoring drought, justice is served for Georges Laraque and the 'rally Leafs'tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.3968301.200911251402362009-11-25T23:00:23Z2009-11-25T19:02:36ZTalking Marian Hossa, Brad May and Red Wings scoring droughts.Eric Fish | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/efish/index.html
Talking Marian Hossa, Brad May and Red Wings scoring droughts.
NHL Roundup: What's up with NHL refs, Shanny retires and Corey Perry's not a bad guy?tag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.3950790.200911191508572009-11-20T00:00:11Z2009-11-19T20:08:57ZChecking in with Brendan Shanahan, Jiri Hudler and Paul Szczechura and terrible officiating.Eric Fish | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/efish/index.html
Checking in with Brendan Shanahan, Jiri Hudler and Paul Szczechura and terrible officiating.
NHL Roundup: Detroit Red Wings must stay the course until healthy; mini Herb Brooks is going to the Olympicstag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.39223972009-11-11T22:00:45Z2009-11-12T02:28:03ZA weekly look at the Detroit Red Wings and other headlines in the NHL.Eric Fish | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/efish/index.html
A weekly look at the Detroit Red Wings and other headlines in the NHL.
NHL season preview: Addition of Chris Pronger will elevate the Flyers in Atlantic Divisiontag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.3665767.200910141602452009-09-22T17:35:19Z2009-10-14T20:02:45ZThe 2009-10 NHL season kicks off Oct. 1. As part of previewing the upcoming year, we'll take a look at all six league divisions. Today we take a peek at the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference and we'll tell you the team that will top the defending champs.Eric Fish | Flint Journalhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/efish/index.html
The 2009-10 NHL season kicks off Oct. 1. As part of previewing the upcoming year, we'll take a look at all six league divisions. Today we take a peek at the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference and we'll tell you the team that will top the defending champs.